This is the 1545th most frequent Dutch word.
doorgaan
"Doorgaan" means "to continue" or "to proceed."
Here, 'doorgaan' means 'to proceed' or 'to continue' with an ongoing activity or process.
We moeten doorgaan met deze discussie om een oplossing te vinden.
We must continue with this discussion to find a solution.
In this example, 'doorgaan' signifies 'to take place' or 'to go ahead', indicating that an event will occur as planned despite circumstances.
Ondanks de regen zal het concert doorgaan.
Despite the rain, the concert will take place.
Here, 'doorgaan' is used in the sense of 'to be regarded as' or 'to pass for', describing how someone is perceived.